Buying Tips


Expect lower maintenance costs with a brand-new home.

Pay attention to floor plans. Changing layouts of rooms later, can be costly.

You can deduct on that years tax return points paid by either party on the purchase of your own residence.

A house that's sited to take advantage of the sun, the wind and the typography costs less to heat and cool and can save thousands of dollars over the years in utility bills.

Redoing a kitchen is likely to be expensive. So be sure of what you need and want before you buy.

Don't buy a house with foundation problems. Although most foundation problems can be corrected, repair work is usually expensive.

A roof that complements the style of a home and is carefully maintained adds to the home's visual appeal and its resale value.

A light-colored roof reflects heat and is best in areas where air-conditioning is the greater energy user. In colder weather climates, a dark roof is preferable because it absorbs more heat. In temperate climates, a middle-range shade is best.

Wood floors suggest warmth, quality and good taste and are an asset when it comes time to sell a house.

Most home shoppers prefer a combination of ceramic tile and vinyl wallpaper as a covering for bathroom walls, creating a positive effect on the house's resale value. Ceramic tile is usually installed wherever water comes in contact with the wall.

Plant deciduous trees, shrubs and vines on south and west sides of the home to provide shade in the summer and sunshine in the winter. Remember trees enhance the beauty and value of a lot and house. 

 The builder reserves the right to change prices, plans, compensations and specifications and wihtdraw any plan wihtout notice. All illustrations are artist concepts and accuracy is not guaranteed. Extra-cost options may be shown in models or in illustrations. individual homes may differ from the models or from each other depending on field conditions.
                                                                                                      

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